The last coal plant in Alberta went offline on June 16, signaling the end of coal-fired electricity in the province. Many organizations played a role in advocating for this shift, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the Lung Association. Pembina Institute, a clean-energy think tank, was ahead of its time in proposing a coal-free grid by 2030. The transition away from coal was supported by strategic policy design, accelerated by the growth of renewable energy, and driven by industry investments in gas-fired electricity. The success in phasing out coal shows that environmental progress is possible, with opportunities for clean energy and economic growth.
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